Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Mexico City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 64,203
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 35,537
  • Cost of living in Mexico City is more expensive than in 73% of cities in Latin America (8 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Mexico City is cheaper than in 69% of cities in the World (104 out of 150)
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List of prices in Mexico City
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 343
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 165
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 68
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 28
12 eggs, large Mex$ 52
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 35
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 88
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 49
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 34
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 30
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 272
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 37
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 26
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 33,712
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 16,893
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,184
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 22,735
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 11,172
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 825
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 517
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 7,425
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,670
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 122
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 126
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,015
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 1,004
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,936
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,948
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 391,549
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 24
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 500
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 100
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 92
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 369
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 923
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 106
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 60
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 89
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 36
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 40
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 421
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 470
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 191
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 1,247
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 1,028
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 221
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 96
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 55
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 11,821
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 1.60
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 1,561
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 78
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,537 prices entered by 160 different people.
Latest price update: February 18, 2025

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Mexico City position in our World Ranking

the world
104th
out of 150
latin america
8th
out of 26

Cheapest and most expensive products in Mexico City compared to other cities:

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